Ford Compact Ford 8.8 Inch Wheel Hubs & Spindles

Dive into some of the history and unique differences between Ford and Chevy spindles for solid front axles and what will perform best on your hot rod.

Tim explains the history and development of Spindle Mount Wheels and their applications.

Tim talks about the process of upgrading the factory hubs on his 1929 Roadster project with new manufacture units courtesy of Speedway Motors.

Heath Petzoldt walks us through the process of putting different types of king pins together in this video. Follow along to boost your kingpin assembling confidence!

Check out these 1937-'48 Ford spindle diagrams and advice on how to assemble them!

Early Ford Bolt-on Brake Conversion

Learn how to assemble one of our bolt on nine-inch Ford disc brake kits in this step-by-step guide.

Learn how to ID a Ford 8.8 rear end by tag, width, and code. Compare 8.8 vs 9-inch axles, decode gear ratios, and find which Ford models used them.

Learn about the specs of the V8 Ford Flathead Engine. Check out these Flathead firing order diagrams and torque specifications chart created by the experts.

In this Tech Tip, a customer asked about finding a set of disc brakes for his 1949 Ford F1 pickup, with one caveat. He wants to use the factory wheels.